Making Plans for Summer

Spring has caught me off-guard and now I’m way too excited for Summer! Let the planning begin!

One of my favourite things to do as the weather starts to improve is to write a list of things I want to do this Summer. Admittedly, it’s not quite the same when you’re in a full-time job with a house and puppy to look after as it was when you had a 6 week school holiday, but I can sure make the most of it!

1. Go Kayaking!

My dad bought some kayaks last Summer, but I only ended up going out once! I need to step my game up this year and force N to come too, because there’s nothing more peaceful than floating around on the Cornish rivers.

Kayaking with N in Corfu

2. Do the coast walk from Portreath to Godrevy

It’s a long way, but the scenery is honestly some of the best in the country! Equipped with snacks, sun-cream and sensible footwear, I think it could be a perfect day out.

View from the cliffs above Portreath

3. Try Paddle-boarding

Paddle boarding seems a little more do-able than actually surfing (correct me if I’m wrong!), and looks like it could be a lovely, peaceful experience on a calm day.

I’ve been twice before and had an amazing time (it’s a festival on the cliffs looking out to sea, within walking distance to the beach, and with surf competitions all weekend, what could be better?), and have you seen the line-up this year?

I have never made lemonade before but I am adamant that I must try it, because homemade, still lemonade is one of my favourite drinks ever.

Cooling Lemonade from Truro Lounge

BONUS: If we end up going to Thorpe Park, I need to go on Stealth.We probably won’t (it’s not really on my agenda), but if we do happen to go there again, it is my goal to actually go on Stealth this time. Anyone who has ever been to Thorpe Park before will understand this; the Stealth ride is horrible. I hate rides that launch you from 0 to 80mph etc, and I completely chickened out last time we went. However, I refuse to be beaten by a ride so I really need to do this at some point in my life.

Definitely a lot of things I want to do as well this summer! Can’t believe how many people paddle board now but I’ve heard you’ve got to have really good balance and a strong core for it so think I will probably fail badly at it haha

I love making lemonade – every year I do, it is so thirst quenching! You coastal walk sounds marvellous! I used to go to Godrevy all the time with my best friend when I was a little girl, every weekend, to a little café where I would eat scampi!

Haha awh I love scampi! We used to go to Godrevy all the time too; my mum had a National Trust pass so we’d be able to park and stuff for free :) The parking is pretty expensive now, and I’m not a National Trust member, so N and I stick to Gwithian next door most of the time :) x

What a
great idea to write a list like that! Definitely something I’m going to start
doing, so thank you so much for the inspiration. Your ideas for summer are also
really great; being in nature is one of my favourite ways of relaxing during
summer break.

Oh Anna these look marvelous! Thanks for your lovely travel suggestions over at my blog! I’ll surely keep it in mind. Should I get to visit Cornwall, I hope I could meet you. :) Beach and barbecues are certainly a must this summer and of course ice cream!

These pictures are so evocative! I can’t imagine peeling myself away from my scarf right now, but should that time come, this looks like an excellent list. Although- you’re on your own with Stealth *shudders*.

Haha I’m not sure I ever will get around to doing it. I hope I do, but I feel I’m getting less brave for these things as I get older! I had no fear when I was 15 haha, but now I’m a bit more wary of things…x

But of course! :) You definitely should; Cornwall is not to be missed! (Though I am slightly biased…)
Let me know if you do plan to come down; I’d be happy to give you some recommendations of where to visit :) x